Almost passed out! What's wrong? What do I do?

[Anonymous]

So I'm bulimic. I know it's not good and I don't care so please don't tell me anything like that. So basically I was binging and purging 3+ times a day nonstop for the last week and a half. a moment ago my vision blurred and I almost passed out. Currently I'm sitting on the floor in my bathroom with my face and throat hurting like hell. What do I do to stop being so dizzy and also get my face to stop hurting. Please don't say stop bingeing and purging because I can't do that. Thanks.

[GryffindorGirl]

I know you're gonna hate this, and I know it has a very, VERY low chance of working, but... you need to change this.
I can't tell you to "Just stop" because that won't work. Recovering from an eating disorder like this is hell, and takes a lot of work. You need to talk to somebody about this. Tell a close friend or see a counselor, the school counselor if that works for you. You can choose whether or not to tell your parents... I know that can be difficult. Hell, even going online and finding support forums and sites can help.
Eating disorders are hell. I understand that. And the recovery? Don't get me started! BUT, you know what? Recovering is SO worth it. What's the alternative? Oh yeah, death. That thing that might even seem tempting? Okay, yeah, you don't want that, believe me. Life is worth living. You can do so much and have so much potential. I know you can. You're young! You can explore different hobbies, discover new experiences, find new interests. The world is beautiful. Music (and concerts), love, nature, fresh air... there's so much to live for. But if you keep doing this, you're gonna keep feeling shitty and will likely die. I don't want that to happen to you. You deserve SO much better than this.
You are incredible and deserve so much more than this. I know this will all probably go over your head. When I was in the depths of my eating disorder, I read people commenting to people "This is so bad!" "Please get help!" "You're beautiful!" and every other line in the book, but I didn't listen because my eating disorder was controlling me. I wouldn't be surprised if that happened to you, too. But... I hope you can find the strength to recover.
All the best to you, hun.

[xHoneyxBeex]

What's wrong?" Um, the fact that you have a serious eating disorder that could possibly kill you. You can't ask a question like this and expect people to not say anything about your obvious problem. You need to seek professional help. Your body needs food and nutrients to survive. Passing out and feeling dizzy are a direct correlation to the fact that you don't have healthy eating habits and you aren't getting the adequate nutrition for your body to function. So, what you need to do is STOP. Don't say you "can't do that," this is a serious issue that needs to be addressed. What you are doing is extremely unhealthy and dangerous. As I said before, you need to seek professional help to address this issue. Otherwise, you will continue to feel sick and your health will continue to diminish.

[JSmuve]

Try eating something... no wait, that won't work, you're just gonna throw it up again.
How about drinking something... nope, that'll just go in the toilet too.

Hmmm... oh I got it... nope. That won't work either. How about... hmmmm, nah, see you'll just end up back in the toilet.

People are meant to eat and keep their food down. That's how we live. That's how we function. Food's not meant to be thrown back up because that's counter productive. If you're not going to keep your food down then you might as well starve yourself and suffer the slow agonizing death that comes along with starvation. If you're unsatisfied with how much you eat then you need to tone it down. Eat healthy. That's on you. It's called self-control and you'll have to learn to do it eventually. We can sit here and tell you to do this or to do that but if you don't have the conviction within yourself to actually do something then there isn't a god damn thing anyone on here can say to help you out. If you need to see someone then do it. But the onus is on you to take control of your eating habits and to get yourself back on track. Otherwise your health will continue to deteriorate and you'll either put yourself in the hospital or the morgue. The choice is up to you.

[OmniSlug]

You stop binging and purging. Put on your big girl panties and deal with the fact that what you are doing is hurting your body TREMENDOUSLY. Seriously. You need to see a doctor to help you stop this. They've dealt with cases like this all the time. There is no shame in turning to them for help.

[Paris13]

Please, sweetie, get someone in your family to get you some help right away. You need to see a Professional who will be able to guide you and help you along with this terrible Disease that you could end up dying from. It has gone on long enough, I know this, time to stop this madness and if you are reaching Out Here for help, there is surely Real "Help" Out there who can best assist you.
For now, wait until the dizziness disappears, run a nice shower and relax, let the water run over you and soothe you so you can sleep. Please, do not put this off any longer, it will get Worse.
Bulimia nervosa is deadly to you, please, seek help for this. You have your whole life ahead of you. It's not too late...
Good luck, God bless. xx

[Paris13]

See a different doctor then who can Best to assist you... xx

[RationalMale]

Simple. It's a result of binging and purging. Not only are you becoming malnourished, which makes you weaker, but you're sending VERY powerful stomach acid up into your throat and mouth 3+ times a day, damaging the tissue beyond its ability to heal.

So better get used to it, your throat and mouth will just get worse. Your teeth will also start aching all over, constantly, because the stomach acid is literally removing the enamel. Keep binging and purging and you'll probably have 4 or 5 cavities by your next dentist visit, because you're flat out removing the enamel.

That's what's going to happen if you keep binging and purging. Might want to see a therapist or whatever and quit before you lose your teeth.

[Anonymous]

Even though you said not to say it, I'll say to stop doing the binging and purging. Maybe eat some fruit instead of binging, I feel that oranges gives me energy. I don't think you can stop yourself from feeling dizzy or faint or the hurt without stopping the binging and purging.
While it's hurting now, you could grate some fresh ginger in hot water and add honey. This helps me with colds and sore throats, and tea helps me to relax.

[Asker]

That easier said then done. I promised myself I'd eat healthy today but when I got home from school I ate a bag of goldfish, a bag of chocolate chips, jelly beans, marshmallows, and cake when I told myself I would just have carrots.

[Opinion Owner]

Try to take it slowly. It's hard to suddenly change it. Maybe have the carrots first. If you're still feeling it or want more, you can eat the snacks but if you have the carrot first it may make you full right?
Also try to find a way to distract yourself. I used to self harm on and off. I didn't want to get help for this but two people found out. I just listened to music and sang along or read a book. You can try to keep your hands are busy or do something that keeps you occupied.

[myspacemybroke]

Golly gosh, I smoke two packs a day and can't seem to run for long distances without loosing my breath. How can I change that, without cutting down on smoking at all?

[Nomad93]

Drink coconut water it fills you up and can help you stay skinny. Could be an anxiety related thing that causes dizziness. For god sakes get some help stop with that habit please.

[delrey]

The only way to stop is to stop binging and purging.

[Asker]

I can't do that. I've been trying for the past 2 years and I cant.

[delrey]

That is the only thing you can do. Bulimia is classified as a mental illness so either you quit the binging and purging or get professional psychiatric help.

[Asker]

I'm already seeing a doctor, they don't do anything for me. I just want to know how to get rid of the pain and dizziness without quiting purgeing.

[NovemberJoseph]

go eat. Srs.
If you eat, your dizziness will go away.
Also, stop binging and purging. It's easy. OMNOMNOM

[mebemuda]

I really don't know how to help you but I just wanted to say I'm sorry for you having to deal with all of the rude comments. I know it's hard to stop and some people just don't get that. I do hope you get better soon though :)

[Anonymous]

Stop asking people on the interwebs and ask doctor in real life child.

[Asker]

I do see a doctor. He doesn't do anything.

[MyCatHatesMee]

You need to see a therapist.